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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 1312 p4p, 1453 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 197 p4p, 218 weight class). Gurizuri Nakamura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchsky connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Punchsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Punchsky throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punchsky misses with a hook
so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punchsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Punchsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura prevents Punchsky from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura won't allow Punchsky to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punchsky is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Punchsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakamura's head backwards.
Punchsky slips under a jab.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Punchsky's head back.
Nakamura swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punchsky.
Punchsky moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchsky at a distance.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchsky misses the target.
Punchsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Punchsky.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura connects with a jab.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Punchsky avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Punchsky cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Punchsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Punchsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Punchsky.
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punchsky scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Punchsky.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Punchsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punchsky slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Punchsky slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Punchsky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punchsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Punchsky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Punchsky's defenses.
Punchsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Punchsky's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Punchsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Punchsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Punchsky - just one landing.
Punchsky misses with a wild body shot.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Punchsky misses.
Punchsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Punchsky takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Punchsky lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Punchsky's shoulder, as Punchsky tries to avoid the shot.
Punchsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky thuds a left hand into Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Punchsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Punchsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punchsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Punchsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Punchsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchsky is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Punchsky avoids it easily.
Punchsky moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punchsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Punchsky coming out on top.
Punchsky cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Punchsky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punchsky misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Punchsky's head.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Punchsky defends it.
Nakamura throwing shots but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punchsky's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Punchsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Punchsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Punchsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Punchsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchsky is just out of range.
Nakamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Punchsky ducked under it nicely.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Punchsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura takes one to the side of the head.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Punchsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakamura has time to react.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
Punchsky staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Nakamura moves out of range as Punchsky strikes.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Punchsky connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Punchsky scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Punchsky's body.
Punchsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Punchsky misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchsky misses the target.
Vladimir Punchsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Punchsky scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Punchsky circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
Punchsky throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Punchsky staying out of range there.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Punchsky walks into a left hand.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchsky takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gurizuri Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchsky slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Punchsky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punchsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Punchsky!
Our winner, Vladimir Punchsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Steel (ranked 1741 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 55 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mspomfad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel scores with a jab.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Mspomfad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Mspomfad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel steps in with a hook that catches Mspomfad right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mspomfad looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
Jerome Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 1370 p4p, 727 weight class) and Monte Cassino (ranked 155 p4p, 87 weight class). Cassino has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Monte Cassino enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Jodson.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tries a low kick but Jodson avoids it.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Jodson lands.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Jodson blocks a leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Cassino sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson slips a jab from Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Jodson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Jodson saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
Jodson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Jodson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Jodson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassino manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jodson slips the punch.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jodson's knee momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Jodson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jodson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cassino feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Jodson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jodson throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino slips under a jab from Jodson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Jodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
A cross from Cassino lands.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino cracks Jodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Jodson ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jodson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino with a nice cross.
Jodson looks to land a combination. Cassino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jodson scores with a four punch combination!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jodson slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Jodson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Jodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino thumps Jodson with a low kick.
Jodson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassino off the cage and back into range.
Jodson looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cassino misses.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Jodson misses its target.
Jodson takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Jodson misses the jab.
Jodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jodson moved out of range.
Jodson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jodson!
Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tests Jodson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Jodson throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jodson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jodson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jodson.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jodson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jodson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodson scores with a hook to the body. Cassino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodson throws a series of strikes that have Cassino backpedaling.
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jodson misses with a two punch combination.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino wants to slow Jodson down by chopping away at his legs.
As Cassino tries to get set, Jodson tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassino manages to avoid the attempt.
Jodson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
A victorious Monte Cassino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 1172 p4p, 890 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 134 p4p, 105 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Lucid Dreams. Nando Vasquez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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31 - 20 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Vasquez misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Vasquez.
Jack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasquez wants to clinch
and Jack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vasquez's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Vasquez blocks a jab.
Vasquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasquez throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Vasquez throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vasquez misses with a hook
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Vasquez misses
and Jack counters with a huge left! Vasquez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jack isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vasquez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Taylor Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 479 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 29 p4p, 69 weight class). Decimal comes to the cage accompanied by The Dewey Decimal Rap. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jukola misses.
Decimal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jukola clinches.
Decimal pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimal blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Decimal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Decimal fails to pull guard.
Decimal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal lands a shoulder strike.
Decimal blocking some punches.
Jukola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Decimal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jukola can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Decimal misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimal blocks a body shot from Jukola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Decimal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimal drags the fight down to the ground.
Jukola won't allow Decimal to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimal is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Decimal trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Decimal preventing the sweep.
Decimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Jukola looking for a sweep. Not yet Jukola, not yet.
Jukola controls Decimal momentarily but Decimal frees himself.
Jukola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decimal is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola catches Decimal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jukola catches Decimal right on the button with a cross.
Jukola moves in looking to clinch but Decimal pushes him off.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimal's hands.
Jukola slips under a jab from Decimal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Decimal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jukola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jukola cracks Decimal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukola is looking to slow Decimal down with leg kicks.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola closes the distance and clinches.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewey Decimal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
A short right from Decimal.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Jukola avoiding damage.
Decimal takes a shot to the head.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Decimal on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimal stalling in the clinch but Jukola improves position.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decimal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to pull guard but Jukola holds him up against the cage and eventually Decimal drops back down to his feet.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
A hook to the body from Jukola.
Decimal tries to stall but Jukola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
Decimal blocks an uppercut.
Decimal working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Decimal is working Jukola over against the cage.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal prevents a body shot from Jukola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola has Decimal pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
Jukola slips under a jab from Decimal.
Jukola tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Jukola connects with a nice looking jab.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decimal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jukola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Jukola tries to get set, Decimal tries to push him back and clinch up but Jukola manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice cross by Decimal.
Decimal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola feints and then cracks Decimal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimal down.
Jukola throws a front kick that sends Decimal stumbling back into the cage.
Decimal gets tackled into the cage by Jukola. Jukola maintains the clinch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decimal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Decimal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jukola.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
Decimal scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal taking a breather.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Jukola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries a body shot but Decimal blocks it.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jukola walks away with a smile on his face. Decimal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Decimal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimal, pushing him back against the cage.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Decimal.
Jukola taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Decimal around his waist. Decimal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decimal wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Decimal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Decimal tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Decimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimal controls his hands.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
Decimal misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal scores with a hook to the body.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Decimal.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decimal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sito (ranked 563 p4p, 775 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 82 p4p, 104 weight class). Robert Sito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Sito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sito lands with a good body shot.
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it.
Sito throws a combination. Viki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sito misses with a straight right.
Sito doesn't manage to clinch there - Viki circles away.
Sito slips under a jab.
Viki connects with a nice looking jab.
Sito throws a head kick that misses
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
Sito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Sito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viki lands a head kick!
Sito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito throws a lazy body kick
and Viki counters with a left and a right that stings Sito.
Viki slips under a jab.
Viki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sito connects with a crisp jab.
Viki feints a jab promting Sito to slip. Viki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sito lands a slapping body shot.
Viki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viki takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viki connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Viki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Viki is rocked!
Viki throws a combination that misses
and Sito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viki is still on wobbly legs! Can Sito finish him?
Sito connects with a superb combination that knocks Viki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sito before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Viki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sito!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1107 p4p, 683 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 67 p4p, 46 weight class). Ho Soon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Branko was well out of range.
Branko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon cracks Branko with a good jab.
Ho Soon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branko.
Ho Soon stuns Branko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
so Branko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branko won't allow Ho Soon to sweep him here.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ho Soon is keeping the position for now.
Ho Soon wants to sweep here but Branko controlling him for the moment.
Ho Soon is trying to keep Branko in close.
Ho Soon wants to sweep here but Branko controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ho Soon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho Soon looking to control.
Ho Soon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branko is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho Soon is pulling down on Branko's head. It's preventing any offense from Branko, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ho Soon scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko shoots in but Ho Soon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branko.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho Soon defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko goes for a double leg but Ho Soon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho Soon continues to drive forward.
Branko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon stalling in the clinch.
Ho Soon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho Soon after a bit of a struggle.
Ho Soon lands a shoulder strike.
Ho Soon manages to break the clinch.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Branko with an uppercut!
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon cracks a nice hook into Branko's ribs.
Branko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho Soon's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ho Soon defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is trying to control but can't.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho Soon tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Branko trying to work for an americana but Ho Soon has managed to regain full guard.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho Soon is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho Soon defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the body.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon throws a combination that misses
so Branko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ho Soon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Ho Soon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ho Soon manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Ho Soon's guard.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Ho Soon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ho Soon is in guard.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko working for a triangle but Ho Soon defends it easily.
Ho Soon throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Ho Soon pushes his legs off easily.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho Soon defends well.
Ho Soon won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Ho Soon defends easily.
Branko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ho Soon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ho Soon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho Soon defends well.
Ho Soon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ho Soon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ho Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Branko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ho Soon is looking to stand up but Branko won't let him.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Ho Soon pushes his legs off easily.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Ho Soon from controlling successfully.
Branko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ho Soon is defending well. Branko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ho Soon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Branko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puncher Face (ranked 371 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Dan Donovan (ranked 9 p4p, 33 weight class). Puncher Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan shoots for a takedown but Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Donovan counters with a straight right hand.
Face connects with a crisp jab.
Donovan misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Donovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Face takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Face scores with a jab.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donovan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Face.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Donovan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Face lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donovan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Face works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Face misses with a hook. Donovan ducked under it nicely.
Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan slips a jab from Face.
Donovan looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
Donovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan tries to counter with a clinch but Face shakes him off and moves away.
Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Face. No joy for Donovan on that attempt.
Donovan moves out of range as Face strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Face works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Donovan connects with a single shot there.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Dan Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Face misses the jab.
Puncher Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Face misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face misses with a looping right.
Donovan throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Donovan throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan throws a shot to the body.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan lands an overhand right.
Donovan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Face!
Face misses with a body punch
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Donovan throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Donovan looks to move away, Face throws a big counter combo but Donovan just gets out of the way.
Donovan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donovan.
Donovan lands a lovely overhand right.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Donovan throws a hook but Face blocks it.
Nice body punch from Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Face.
Dan Donovan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Donovan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Puncher Face!
Puncher Face bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 214 p4p, 401 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 11 p4p, 25 weight class). Cuntmara's entrance music is $$ Hoes mad $$. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira scores with a nice right hand.
Peieira loads up on a big right hand but Cuntmara slips the punch.
Peieira misses the shot to the body.
Cuntmara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peieira on the side of the head.
It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Peieira.
Peieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peieira missing with a left hand there. Cuntmara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that Peieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Peieira also avoids with ease.
Peieira moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Peieira drives through and clinches with Cuntmara against the cage.
Peieira jumps into guard, dragging Cuntmara to the mat.
Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuntmara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Peieira is looking for a triangle but Cuntmara pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Shadow Warriors (KT) inform us that Peieira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cuntmara passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Peieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Peieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuntmara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cuntmara decides to stand back up. Cuntmara steps back and let's Peieira get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Peieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Cuntmara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara loads up on a big right hand but Peieira slips the punch.
Peieira dives in and scores a takedown into Cuntmara's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peieira stops Cuntmara from standing up.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuntmara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peieira advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuntmara keeps working.
Peieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuntmara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peieira.
Cuntmara manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Peieira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peieira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cuntmara is trying to break free.
Cuntmara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peieira moves forwards but Cuntmara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peieira lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuntmara blocks a body shot from Peieira.
Peieira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cuntmara uses from the top position.
Peieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Peieira, not yet.
Peieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peieira working for a triangle but Cuntmara defends it easily.
Peieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuntmara is one step ahead there.
Peieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peieira prevents Cuntmara from standing back up.
Peieira is looking to take a break and control but Cuntmara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cuntmara is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Peieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Peieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cuntmara defends it well.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. Peieira moves away and avoids it.
Peieira lands a jab to the nose.
Peieira throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Peieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Peieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuntmara lands a really nice looking cross but Peieira seems unphased.
Cuntmara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Peieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cuntmara is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peieira is controlling him well.
Cuntmara sneaks out the side door and pushes Peieira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Peieira ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peieira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the head.
Peieira ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
And Peieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuntmara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuntmara rather than just go for the knockout.
Cuntmara slips under a jab from Peieira.
Peieira instigates a clinch.
Peieira is looking to control Cuntmara's arms but Cuntmara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peieira has his back to the cage.
Peieira is struggling to control the position.
Peieira pulls guard effortlessly.
Peieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cuntmara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cuntmara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuntmara has managed to get both his arms back between Peieira's legs - danger averted.
Caio Peieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuntmara gets to his feet. Peieira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cuntmara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peieira manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
Peieira with the counter takedown but Cuntmara avoids it easily.
Peieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peieira lands a right hook to the body.
Cuntmara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cuntmara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuntmara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peieira instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Peieira to work.
Cuntmara working hard to break the clinch.
Cuntmara prevents a body shot from Peieira.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses.
Peieira avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Peieira blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peieira throws an overhand right that lands on Cuntmara's shoulder, as Cuntmara tries to avoid the shot.
Peieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cuntmara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Peieira ducks down to avoid it.
Peieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Cuntmara.
Peieira swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Cuntmara does it's job there.
Peieira walks into a left hand.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuntmara should have avoided that one.
Peieira misses with a looping right.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peieira. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuntmara throws a one two combo.
Peieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuntmara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peieira defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Peieira misses with an uppercut.
Cuntmara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cuntmara!
Cuntmara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cuntmara is not content to let Peieira control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Peieira saw that one coming.
Peieira thuds his right hand into Cuntmara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Peieira moved out of range.
Peieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cuntmara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peieira is in Cuntmara's guard.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuntmara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cuntmara wriggles free and stands up.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peieira moves away.
And Peieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuntmara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peieira throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Peieira.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Peieira throws a hook but Cuntmara avoids it easily.
Peieira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cuntmara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peieira.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Peieira moved out of range.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara tests Peieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that Peieira semi-blocks.
Peieira is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuntmara.
Peieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuntmara finish him?
Peieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuntmara.
Peieira slips under a jab.
Peieira moves out of range of the body kick.
Peieira drops his hands momentarily and Cuntmara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cuntmara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peieira misses the body punch
and Cuntmara counters with a solid body kick.
Peieira throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cuntmara to counter with a crisp jab.
Peieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Peieira lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuntmara lands with a right hand.
Cuntmara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peieira swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Peieira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cuntmara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara drops Peieira with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cuntmara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 51 p4p, 95 weight class) and Gary Sparxx (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Floyd comes into the arena with Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sparxx's choice of entrance music: American Psycho- The Misfits. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
Floyd cracks Sparxx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sparxx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floyd takes the fight into the clinch.
Floyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparxx throws a poor cross that misses
and Floyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Sparxx toppling to the canvas! Sparxx scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Floyd finish him?!
It looks like Gary Sparxx has been cut.
Floyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floyd is looking to clinch but Sparxx is avoiding it.
Floyd takes one to the side of the head.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut. Floyd saw that one coming.
Floyd misses with a right hand
and Sparxx counters with a thumping low kick.
Sparxx throws a jab when Floyd was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx throws a body shot but no joy.
As Sparxx tries to get set, Floyd tries to push him back and clinch up but Sparxx manages to avoid the attempt.
Floyd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparxx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sparxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Floyd slips under a jab from Sparxx.
Floyd darts in trying to clinch
and Sparxx counters with a straight right hand.
Sparxx works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Sparxx is predictable there
and Floyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparxx throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparxx.
Floyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparxx misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparxx throws an off balance right hand
and Floyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparxx misses with a shot to the body
and Floyd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Floyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparxx looks winded!
Floyd tries a body shot but Sparxx blocks it.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd prevents Sparxx from breaking the clinch.
Sparxx wants to break free but Floyd has control.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Floyd.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Sparxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparxx blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Sparxx avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Floyd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Floyd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Floyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparxx can't break the clinch.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparxx breaks from the clinch.
Floyd misses with an uppercut. Sparxx saw that one coming.
Floyd backing away here, and Sparxx unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Floyd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Floyd swings for the body but Sparxx moves out of range.
Floyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Floyd defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Floyd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sparxx lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx tries to work over Floyd's front leg with a kick but Floyd checks it.
Sparxx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Floyd checks a leg kick.
Floyd with a hook.
Floyd blocks a leg kick.
Sparxx scores with a shot to the body.
Floyd blocks the body kick.
Floyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sparxx manages to circle out of the way.
Sparxx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Floyd throwing a counter right hand but Sparxx manages to avoid it.
Floyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparxx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparxx throws a lazy uppercut
and Floyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Floyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bunkechukwu Floyd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Sparxx's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sparxx tries to land a leg kick but Floyd saw it coming and moves away.
Floyd cracks Sparxx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparxx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Floyd finish him?
Sparxx is rocked!
Sparxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparxx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparxx is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish him?
Sparxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparxx seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparxx misses with a straight left.
Sparxx swats away the attempt to clinch by Floyd.
Sparxx misses with a jab to the body
and Floyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Sparxx toppling to the canvas! Sparxx scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Floyd finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparxx with a nice calf kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Floyd knocks Sparxx out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bunkechukwu Floyd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Gary Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.
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